Brightside Theatre Inc is located in Naperville, IL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Brightside Theatre Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Brightside Theatre Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Brightside Theatre Inc generated $249.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $290.2k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.9% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ENLIGHTEN, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN THROUGH THE LIVE PERFORMANCE OF COMEDIES AND INSPIRATIONAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BRIGHTSIDE THEATRE (BST) WAS GRANTED 501(C)(3) STATUS ON NOVEMBER 20, 2009 AND BEGAN PROGRAMMING IN 2011 WITH A UNIQUE BLEND OF AWARD-WINNING PLAYS AND MUSICALS, PREMIERES, MODERN WORKS, AND TIMELESS CLASSICS MEANT TO REFLECT UPON AND INFORM OUR COMMUNITY. AS THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL NONPROFIT THEATRE COMPANY IN NAPERVILLE, BST MAINTAINS A UNIQUE PLACE IN THE ARTISTIC LANDSCAPE OF CHICAGO'S WESTERN SUBURBS. WE PROUDLY PRODUCE SHOWS ON AN INTIMATE SCALE WHILE PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL YOUTH.WE PROUDLY PRODUCE PLAYS AND MUSICALS ON AN INTIMATE SCALE, WITH AN ANNUAL SEASON THAT INCLUDES THREE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS, A MUSICAL THEATRE CONCERT SERIES, AND A KIDS MUSICAL. BST WAS RECENTLY HONORED WITH NAPERVILLE MAGAZINE'S AWARD FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE FOR THE 5TH YEAR IN A ROW. WE RECEIVED 11 LOU AWARD NOMINATIONS, AND ULTIMATELY THREE AWARDS, IN 2020 FOR EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE IN CHICAGO'S NORTH AND NORTHWEST SUBURBS, MAKING BST'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MOST NOMINATED SHOW IN THE REGION. BST TYPICALLY SERVES AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 5,200 PATRONS ANNUALLY. ADDITIONALLY, WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE LARGEST CONSISTENT NONPROFIT EMPLOYER OF LOCAL ARTISTS IN THE NAPERVILLE AREA.BST 2022-2023 SEASON INCLUDED SHE LOVES ME, THE CONCERT VERSION OF CITY OF ANGELS THE MUSICAL, FOLLOWED BY THE HIT THE ODD COUPLE, CONCLUDING IN JUNE 2023 WITH OUR SUMMER PRODUCTION OF GYPSY. ALSO IN FEBRUARY WAS OUR BST YOUTH PRODUCTION, SISTER ACT, JR.. THE PRODUCTION INCLUDED EXPANDED ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMMING FOR OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING A TOUCH TOUR, AUDIO DESCRIPTION, AND ASL INTERPRETATION.BST IS PROUD TO HAVE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT FOR OUR COMMUNITY DURING THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME. WE AIM TO CONTINUE OUR OUTDOOR SUMMER CAMPS AND SUMMER IN THE PARKS SERIES IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS AS PART OF OUR REGULAR PROGRAMMING. 2023 SUMMER CAMPS INCLUDED TWO 2-WEEK SESSIONS OF FINDING NEMO, JR. BST SUSTAINED OUR 2021 OUTDOOR PROGRAMS AND EXTENDED THE RUN OF OUR CONCERT SERIES PRODUCTION TO 8 PERFORMANCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Ann Kornak Executive Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $16,975 |
Jeffrey Cass Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $20,175 |
Melanie Greenberg President | OfficerTrustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Meg Birch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Tin Penavic Board Member | Trustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Paul Santucci Board Member | Trustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $10,857 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $40,031 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,598 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,921 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $92,486 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $152,219 |
Investment income | $2,412 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,074 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $249,762 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,930 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,086 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,654 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,842 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $81 |
Fees for services: Other | $68,973 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,654 |
Office expenses | $1,453 |
Information technology | $15,365 |
Royalties | $25,218 |
Occupancy | $48,779 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,765 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $290,229 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,111 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $150,513 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $162,624 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $162,624 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $162,624 |